Plug Power Inc., an alternative energy technology provider, engages in the design, development, commercialization, and manufacture of hydrogen and fuel cell systems for the material handling and stationary power markets primarily in North America and Europe. It focuses on proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, fuel cell/battery hybrid technologies, and related hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure. The company offers GenDrive, a hydrogen fueled PEM fuel cell system that provides power to material handling electric vehicles; GenFuel, a hydrogen fueling delivery, generation, storage, and dispensing systems; GenCare, which is an ongoing maintenance program for GenDrive fuel cells, GenSure products, GenFuel products, and ProGen engines; and GenSure, a stationary fuel cell solution that provides scalable modular PEM fuel cell power to support the backup and grid-support power requirements of the telecommunications, transportation, and utility sectors. It also provides GenKey, a turn-key solution for transitioning to fuel cell power; ProGen, a fuel cell stack and engine technology that is used in mobility and stationary fuel cell systems, and as engines in electric delivery vans; and GenFund, which offers financing solutions to customers. The company offers its products to distribution and manufacturing businesses, and government agencies through direct product sales force, original equipment manufacturers, and dealer networks. Plug Power Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Latham, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electrical industrial apparatus
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrial Products
Phone518-782-7700
Debt
Current Ratio1.06
Quick Ratio0.60
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$103.26 million
Price / Sales3.14
Price / Cash FlowN/A
Price / Book4.34
Profitability
Net Income$-127,080,000.00
Net Margins-52.31%
Return on Assets-23.98%
Miscellaneous
Employees644
OptionableOptionable
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plug Power's stock symbol?
Plug Power trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLUG."
How were Plug Power's earnings last quarter?
Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 8th. The electronics maker reported ($0.07) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.01. The electronics maker earned $55.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $50.44 million. Plug Power had a negative return on equity of 170.62% and a negative net margin of 52.31%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted ($0.06) earnings per share. View Plug Power's Earnings History.
When is Plug Power's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PLUG?
6 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Plug Power's stock. Their predictions range from $2.50 to $5.00. On average, they anticipate Plug Power's share price to reach $3.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 151.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Plug Power.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Plug Power?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Plug Power in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Plug Power.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Plug Power stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Plug Power stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of alternative energy technology focused on the design, development, commercialization and manufacture of hydrogen fuel cell systems used primarily for the material handling and stationary power market. They are focused on proton exchange membrane, or PEM, fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, fuel cell/battery hybrid technologies, and associated hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure from which multiple products are available. They sell and continue to develop fuel cell product solutions to replace lead-acid batteries in material handling vehicles and industrial trucks for some of North America's largest distribution and manufacturing businesses. Their current product line includes: GenDrive, GenFuel, GenCare, ReliOn, and GenKey. " (1/11/2019)
- 2. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "We are projecting the company to grow its topline at a seven-year CAGR of 22.1%, from $184.4M in 2018 to $746.7M in 2025. We believe that the company should be able to grow its gross margins from 17.0% in 4Q18 to over 35.0% in 2023 as revenues rise. We expect PLUG’s operating expenses to grow modestly at a seven-year CAGR of 3.1%, from $71.8M in 2018 to $89.0M in 2025. We expect the company to realize breakeven adjusted EBITDAS during the second half of 2019. We continue to believe that the company will generate net profits during 2020 and beyond." (1/10/2019)
Has Plug Power been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about PLUG stock has been trending somewhat negative this week, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Plug Power earned a daily sentiment score of -1.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the electronics maker a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Are investors shorting Plug Power?
Plug Power saw a increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 36,296,949 shares, an increase of 6.0% from the December 14th total of 34,232,914 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 5,158,772 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.0 days. Approximately 15.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Plug Power's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Plug Power's key competitors?
Who are Plug Power's key executives?
Plug Power's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. George C. McNamee, Co-Founder & Chairman (Age 71)
- Mr. Andrew J. Marsh, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 62)
- Mr. Paul B. Middleton, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Keith C. Schmid, Sr. VP & COO (Age 55)
- Mr. Gerard L. Conway Jr., Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 53)
How do I buy shares of Plug Power?
Shares of PLUG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Plug Power's stock price today?
One share of PLUG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.39.
How big of a company is Plug Power?
Plug Power has a market capitalization of $324.41 million and generates $103.26 million in revenue each year. The electronics maker earns $-127,080,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.60) on an earnings per share basis. Plug Power employs 644 workers across the globe.
What is Plug Power's official website?
How can I contact Plug Power?
Plug Power's mailing address is 968 ALBANY-SHAKER ROAD, LATHAM NY, 12110. The electronics maker can be reached via phone at 518-782-7700 or via email at [email protected]
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